Lesson 17: Romans 5:8

PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More wrote to the church in Rome, explaining how the gospel addresses humanity's universal sin problem. In the ancient world, people rarely died for the righteous — making Christ's death for enemies radically unexpected.

Romans 5 contrasts Adam's sin with Christ's gift of righteousnessLiving in alignment with God’s standards; being made right with God through His grace and our obedience. More. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More argues that if people rarely die for a good person, how much more remarkable is God's love shown while we were still His enemies.